MAKE

Trade term referring to the proportions, symmetry, and polish of a gemstone.

November 19, 2009  Tags: proportions, symmetry  Posted in: Glossary   No Comments

Crown height

A measurement in proportion to the pavilion depth. One must be judged against the other to determine proper symmetry

November 9, 2009  Tags: depth, symmetry  Posted in: Glossary   No Comments

Off-center culet

A major problem in gemstone cutting. An off-center culet seriously effects the symmetry of a stone.

November 5, 2009  Tags: symmetry  Posted in: Glossary   No Comments

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